SHAPING THE FUTURE: QUALFICATION RECOGNITION IN THE 21ST CENTURY CONFERENCE Presented by Michelle Goldberg Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities OCTOBER 13, 1999. OVERVIEW Context and Statistics from the Landed Immigrant Data Base Facts Are In! Research Project Context and Background Statistics Landed Immigrant Data Base Collected and maintained by CIC Derived from immigrant’s visa application Only for landed immigrants - Refugee Claimants Visitors and Temporary Workers not included 1994-1998 Overview Ontario receives about 53% of Canada’s immigrants annually On average, 61% of working age (18-64) immigrants have post-secondary education or trade certification 25% of these are highly skilled professionals and trades people Types of Immigrants Landing in Ontario by YearTop Intended Professions to Ontario PROFESSION 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 TOTAL Engineers 2,546 3,513 5,031 6,208 5,268 22,566 Engineering Techs. 1,949 2,391 2,951 3,085 1,601 11,977Accountants 579 809 1,304 1,606 700 4,998 Teachers 411 328 367 285 212 1,603 Medical Lab.Techs. 203 270 345 390 161 1,369Nurses 422 307 210 194 88 1,221 Pharmacists 155 223 221 258 162 1,019 Architects 106 126 154 172 111 669 Doctors/Surgeons 148 123 148 119 77 615Land Surveyors 49 63 87 67 28 294Top Intended Trades to Ontario TRADE 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 TOTAL Cooks/Bakers 924 849 954 1,002 671 4,400 Industrial Millwrights 186 259 356 406 258 1,465 Automotive Service Techs. 261 212 276 208 78 1,035Hairstylists/Barbers 239 251 225 203 70 988 Tool & Die Makers 117 127 126 140 111 621 Machinists 186 141 149 115 66 591 Electricians 88 96 83 92 64 423 Plumbers/Steamfitters 76 45 45 76 44 286 Autobody Repairer/Painters 45 41 30 23 26 165 Refrigeration/AC Mechanics 35 29 41 25 19 149 Immigration Class of Foreign-Trained Professionals and Tradespeople to Ontario Compared to the Entire Immigrant Population Average 1994-1998 Landing Destinations of Foreign-Trained Professionals and TradespeopleThe majority of the foreign-trained professionals and tradespeople choose the Greater Toronto Area as their intended landing destination in Ontario This number is increasing each yearIn 1994, 74% choose the GTA – In 1998 the number rose to 81% Official Language Ability of Foreign-Trained Professionals and Tradespeople, Compared to 18-64 Year old Immigrants, 1994-1998 Average
. Top Countries of Origin of Foreign-Trained, 1998 China 2,022Education of Foreign-Trained Compared to 18-64 Year Old Immigrants, Average 1994-1998 The Facts Are In!PURPOSE The purpose of the study is to provide concrete information on the problems faced and success strategies employed by newcomers coming to Ontario in regulated professions and trades in order to develop and improve policies and programs in the access to professions and trades area. RATIONALE On average, 61% of the newcomers arriving between the ages of 18-64 had post-secondary education or professional training. This number is increasing each year. Anecdotal reports are saying that these individuals are having difficulty getting licensed and are unable to work in their occupations. More specific information is required to understand: where in the process problems occur;– which success strategies are used; – how to develop solutions. METHODOLOGY SAMPLINGThe immigrants were recruited immigrants from a list of provided by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The sample is representative of the population of foreign-trained immigrants who: arrived in Ontario after January 1, 1994 – are between the ages of 18-64, – intend to practise in a regulated profession or trade The proportions used were based on numbers in the Landed Immigrant Data Base. DATA COLLECTIONAll interviews were face-to-face interviews. Interviews were based on a structured questionnaire. Each interview took approximately one hour. Interviews were conducted in various locations Ministry office – Library – Interviewee’s home – Interviewee’s place of work UNIQUENESS OF THE PROJECTMinistry staff talked directly to immigrants and developed solutions and recommendations with them directly. Successes as well as problems are examined. The entire immigration process was researched. Immigration, Licensure, Employment Because the sample is representative of immigrants to Ontario, we can make inferences and generalizations providing more useful information. This project recruited randomly identified immigrants. Self-identified immigrants were also included for comparison. Interviews were conducted other in languages to reach immigrants who have difficulty communicating in English. CURRENT STATUS 1. 678 Interviews are complete 2. All data is entered into the computer for quantitative analysis 3. Data is currently being analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively 4. Methodology will be presented at the Shaping the Future, Qualification Recognition Conference, October, 1999 5. Preliminary report is expected to be presented at the International Metropolis Conference, December, 1999 (Washington) 6. Final report is expected to be presented at the CERIS conference, March, 2000 (Toronto) 7. Final report expected by Spring, 2000
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